June 8, 2016

To Whom It May Concern,

I would like to take this opportunity to provide a general letter of reference for one of my most valued athletes, Samantha Little. As Samantha looks to gain experience in her professional development in life, I can confidently recommend her for whatever endeavor she is seeking to be a part of. I have had the privilege of being a part Samantha’s life for many years she has grown into young adulthood. She has endured life lessons at a young age, and continues to put her best foot forward to make the most of her circumstances.

Samantha has been a part of the Acrobatics and Tumbling team at the University of Oregon this past year. She has always expressed a great desire to serve her team and displays natural leadership characteristics. This has led to her success on and off the mat as a sophomore. As an athlete in our program, Samantha has exceeded my expectations and put forth a great deal of extra time, energy, devotion, and organization into the success of herself as an individual but also our team. I can always count on Samantha to do everything I ask to her, with discipline and determination. She also continues to impress me by the simple of truly living out her dream to be a student athlete here. She has continued to impress me with her work ethic and willingness to try anything and everything before I even ask them of her.

Samantha is not only a good athlete; she is a good student as well. She has always maintained her schoolwork, in conjunction with her extracurricular activities and personal hobbies. She enjoys giving her best to her obligations and also takes time to enjoy her friends and fun events.

These qualities are cherished in any individual, but perhaps the thing that has impressed me the most about Samantha is her responsibility. Samantha has developed life skills to be independent at a young age. She is hard on herself but in the best way possible, to achieve anything she sets her mind to. Many never learn the simple lessons in life, and achieve success by traveling down a paved road that has been set before them; but not Samantha. Samantha is brave enough and strong enough to travel a rough road, full of surprises, all on her own. She will maintain whatever obligations have been set before her with excellence and will then take the time to help others around her; even when this act of kindness is not reciprocated.

I firmly believe that Samantha can do anything she puts her mind to. So, it is with my highest endorsement that I recommend Samantha for any internship, program, occupation, or activity that she is seeking out.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Shaw661.733.0348shawc@uoregon.eduHead Coach, Acrobatics and TumblingUniversity of Oregon